Private tour in Funchal Rui Miguel L

Northwest Madeira - Full Day Experience - 6 or 7:30 Hours

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Rui Miguel L.

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Hello! My name is Miguel a certified local guide on this heavenly island we call Madeira! One of the best and most beautiful places in the world, that I am lucky to call home. Until December 2024 I tried to avoid being on outdoor online platforms... But technology spoke louder... and finally I converted, and here I am making myself known...I have a deep love and passion for adventure. From a young age, my hobbies were surfing, jeep and hiking. In 1998 I graduated in Business Organization and Management, and since then I have worked in finance in Lisbon, Azores and Madeira, having surfing, jeep, hiking and mountain biking as a hobby. In 2007... at 35 years old... I gave up the financial area and embraced my great PASSION full time. Since then, I have been "working" in tourism as a tour guide, my specialty is to do tours in 4X4 vehicles, hiking and mountain biking. My first experience with clients in Madeira was on mountain bike and jeep tours and in my free time I went hiking all over the island. For that reason, it allows me to get to know the island like no one else...Since 2007, I have been working in this area for several companies, having always given 1000% of myself, as if the companies were mine. Since 2019, I have started working 100% alone... a dream come true, with the desire to share the "daily life of the Island" and show our island guests the REAL MADEIRA. My JEEP TOURS in Madeira takes place on a Convertible Vintage Ex-Army Portuguese UMM jeep, completely restored, that can hold 8 passengers or in a Premium Nissan Patrol GR 3.0 di Luxury 5-door with 160hp, that is able to carry 7 passengers. My clients were all looking for genuine experiences and to get away from the beaten path. I tailored every single tour, wasn´t afraid to try something new and always made sure to leave our guests better than I found them. I have developed Safari Tours with the special extra of walking along a small section of ours FAMOUS Less Touristy Levadas. It is a fantastic way of getting to know magnificent landscapes, the Laurissilva forest and picturesque villages. Jeep Safari in Madeira Island is one of things to do at least once in a lifetime!!! So, join me and let´s have fun together, exploring without stress, no Rush, as friends, fleeing the Tourist Traps and Crowds. We have time! I will take you to the lesser known, off-the-beaten path sights that large tour companies just don’t include in their itineraries. Being immersed in the Local Culture, lots of Beautiful Scenery to Photograph and Tasting the BEST Local Drinks & Food!!! You can order the Convertible UMM or the Nissan Patrol 3.0 Di Luxury - Two completely different experiences Hope to count on you, so I can keep fulfilling my purpose. . showing to you the real Madeira!! Thank you Miguel

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Overview of your Funchal tour

The West tour takes you to the lush northwest of Madeira, full of cliffs, valleys, forests, mountains, waterfalls and cows! This Jeep tour covers the west coast, starting in Campanário, situated in the south coast of the Island. So many experiences, in just one day: Ancient roads, Levada walk, Fanal Forest, Swimming and Incredible landscapes. This tour is almost like a roller coaster. It will take you from southwest coastline to the top middle of the island (1500m) and then go down again to the northwest coastline. Our main destination, Porto Moniz, is famous for its incredible lava pools. Regardless, in our way there we will cover many other attractions which you wouldn't really find on advertised brochures. Always away from the typical "tourist routes" - 6 or 8 hours

Your Funchal tour itinerary

- During morning we explore the south western coastline around the areas of Câmpanário, Ribeira Brava, Tabua, Lugar de Baixo and the picturesque village of Ponta do Sol, enjoying the amazing southwestern cliffs - After coffee, we start “climbing” almost from sea level to 1500m, up the old roads to one of the west tour’s main attraction, the plateau, Paul da Serra - Levada walk - 30 minutes - Less touristy - Walk at Fanal Forest with its ancient trees, an idyllic place that must be visited - Ribeira da Janela - Amazing viewpoint, old roads and waterfalls - Porto Moniz - Lunch stop and swim in the famous vulcanic swimming pools - After lunch in a family-owned restaurant  with a varied menu... we make our way back to Funchal driving along the wild North Coast Villages - Ribeira da Janela, Seixal Beach & São Vicente - and amazing waterfalls - If we have time we will visit Cabo Girão - Sky walk This tour is highly flexible and can be tailored to your needs.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

Jeep: Nissan Terrano II Luxury 5-door Capacity: 7 seats - All forward-facing seats Year: 2000 Jeep: Land Rover Discovery 300 Capacity: 7 seats Year: 1998 Its possible to choose the vehicle - Both 4x4 Tour: Up to 4 People Each Extra Person: 50,00€

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Tickets: Cabo Girão - Sky Walk - € 5, except residents and children up to 12 years old (included)
Food Drinks Snacks
Other: Pick-up outside Funchal - Extra cost deppending your locationt
Tastings: Lunch – optional extra, not included in price and highly recommended - Soup, Main Course, Wine, Desert and Coffee included) - 24,00€/ Person
Equipment
Classes Workshop
Services: Pick-up at Funchal Pier - Cruise Ship - 10€
Meeting location

Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Free pick up and drop off in Funchal or Cruise Ship Extra cost outside Funchal deppending your location If you are outside Funchal and you have a rental car we can meet at Praia Formosa Free Parking Lot in Funchal

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
City Highlights
Day Trip
Off The Beaten Path
Adventure
Tour reference number
1399594
Languages
English
Portuguese
French
Spanish
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

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This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore the lush northwest of Madeira with a local guide. It's suitable for families, including kids, and those looking for a flexible itinerary that can be tailored to their interests. It's also ideal for cruise ship passengers as a shore excursion.

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Hours icon 7 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-4 people
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